The YACVic Media & Communications team sits within the Advocacy Business Unit and works to raise the organisation’s profile, promote advocacy and development in the best interests of young people and youth workers, grow a strong brand, and ensure we are seen as the key source of knowledge and expertise on youth issues. YACVic’s key audiences are young Victorians, the youth sector and the Victorian Government, we seek to use traditional and new media to influence public debate and policy making in the best interests of young people and youth workers.
The Media and Communications Coordinator facilitates YACVic’s communications and media activity to raise the organisation’s profile, engage well with our members, and ensure we are seen as the key source of knowledge and expertise on youth issues. The role, with support from the Advocacy Manager (Policy and Communications), coordinates YACVic’s communications channels (website, newsletters, direct mail and social media) and production of publications/brand collateral.
Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic) is the peak body and leading policy advocate on young people's issues in Victoria. Our vision is that the rights of young people in Victoria are respected, and they are active, visible and valued in their communities. For over 60 years, YACVic has advocated for the best interests of young people (aged 12-25 years) and the sector that works with them. YACVic provides additional targeted advocacy and services through our key services, YACVic Rural and the Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS).
YACVic promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people, including those with a disability, those who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander or those from refugee or migrant backgrounds. We take child protection very seriously.
All employees are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards, including rigorous background, identity and reference checks. The successful applicant will require a current Working with Children Check and a satisfactory National Police Check (costs reimbursed) and must agree to comply with YACVic’s Code of Conduct, Child Safe policy and procedures.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact us via email at [email protected], using the subject line: Media and Communications Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Please refer to the full position description attached.